[s1e1] Hidden Depths -

(Brenda Blethyn): A curmudgeonly but brilliant detective dealing with the recent death of her father.

: Vera unpicks the secrets of a group of bird-watching friends who may be connected to the victims.

: Includes DC Holly Lawson (Wunmi Mosaku) and Dr. Billy Cartwright (Paul Ritter). Filming Locations [S1E1] Hidden Depths

The series is known for its atmospheric use of the Northumberland landscape.

: 15-year-old Luke Armstrong, found strangled in a bathtub strewn with wildflowers, and young teacher Lily Marsh, discovered in a rock pool similarly surrounded by flowers. and young teacher Lily Marsh

(David Leon): Vera’s younger, loyal sergeant who acts as her "surrogate son".

: The fictional home of Vera Stanhope.

: Where Vera scatters her father's ashes in this episode.